A motorist was wounded by gunfire on Atlanta’s I-75 Southbound near Porsche Avenue SW, authorities reported. The incident took place yesterday, around 2:52 PM. According to the Atlanta Police Department , a 31-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left shoulder while driving. The man remained alert and was transported to a local hospital for medical care. Officers were quick to respond to the scene of the shooting, and the initial investigation suggested that the shots were fired from an unidentified vehicle. The man was able to stay conscious and actively communicate with the responders. The Aggravated Assault Unit...
Rev Up Your Engines, Central Florida International Auto Show Rolls into Orlando with Test Drives and Tech Showcases
The rubber is hitting the road this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center, where the Central Florida International Auto Show is set to showcase the latest in automotive glory. According to WFTV , visitors are gearing up to look at an array of new cars, trucks, SUVs, and the increasingly buzzworthy electric vehicles that are zipping into the consumer market with more features and tech integrations than ever. If you thought this was just another staid industry event, think again. The four-day extravaganza starting today isn’t merely to look passively at shiny models. Show-goers will have the chance to...
Bronx Tragedy as 4-Month-Old’s Cocaine Overdose Death Ruled Homicide with NYPD in Search of Perpetrator
In a turn of events, the death of a 4-month-old Bronx infant, Ariel Gonzalez, has been declared a homicide. The NYPD confirmed the homicide ruling after the Office of Chief Medical Examiner reported the young boy’s cause of death was acute cocaine intoxication, as per information obtained by News 12 Long Island . The baby was found unresponsive at a residence on Eagle Avenue back in August. Responding to the home at 707 Eagle Ave. on Aug. 10, the police discovered the 4-month-old lifeless, precipitating swift transport to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Notwithstanding the absence of...
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug and Firearms Trafficking in New Bern and Jacksonville
A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the simultaneous sale of drugs and firearms in New Bern and Jacksonville, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Fan Troy Staton, 50, was convicted for engaging in a conspiracy to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, alongside distribution charges and possession of a firearm by a felon. U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. was quoted in the press release emphasizing the intersection of drug trafficking and gun violence, stating, “Drug trafficking and guns go hand in hand,” and detailing Staton’s particular...
Worthington City Schools Grapple with Religious Release Policy Amidst State Legislation Debate
Worthington City Schools is currently a district divided, caught between current policy and looming state legislation over religious release during school hours. The crux of the debate centers on whether students should be permitted to leave campus for religious studies, such as those offered by the LifeWise Academy program. Supporters frame it as a matter of parental choice, while critics see potential infringements on church-state separation and disruptions to the educational environment. During a recent meeting, the Worthington School Board confronted this issue head-on but stopped short of a decisive verdict. Instead, it chose to wait for the outcome of...
Monroe Police Investigating After Minor Fatally Shot on Borgess Street
A tragic incident occurred in Monroe, Michigan, where police are actively investigating the fatal shooting of a minor that took place yesterday. The incident unfolded in the 400 block of Borgess Street, and while details are scarce, it is believed that the minor was the sole individual involved in this event. According to CBS News Detroit , the Monroe police have not divulged further specifics regarding the shooting but have communicated their commitment to a thorough investigation. They have also asked for the community’s patience during this time, acknowledging the weight of the situation on all affected. The Monroe Public...
Torrance Courthouse Evacuated as Bomb Squad Detonates Suspect Device, FBI Joins Investigation
A suspect device prompted the evacuation of the Torrance courthouse on Wednesday morning after it was reported to be potentially explosive. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department dispatched its Arson Explosive Detail units, who used a robot to approach and assess the package found outside near the courthouse’s main entrance. The object, described as an orange inflated bag next to a cooler on a bench, was safely detonated by the bomb squad, according to a CBS News Los Angeles report. The decision to evacuate the facility came shortly after 7 a.m., once the suspicious item was reported. SKYCal footage revealed a...
Montgomery County DPS Cleanses Roads of 1,050 Illegal Signs in Post-Election Sweep
Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) recently rounded up 1,050 signs illegally planted in public spaces. On Tuesday, teams scoured the county’s roads for rogue signage, yanking everything from outdated campaign signs to miscellaneous advertisements out of the ground. With the Nov. 5 general election now over, the signs have been cleared from public spaces. DPS regularly conducts similar clean-up efforts to maintain the county’s appearance. According to a Montgomery County press release , the signs were spotted peppering the public rights-of-way. In response, DPS launched a coordinated “sign sweep,” with inspectors and field supervisors working in teams to...
Jury awards $1.1 million to couple after husband’s botched vasectomy leads to ‘wrongful conception’ of healthy child
A Minnesota jury awarded $1.1 million in damages to a couple for the “wrongful conception” of their healthy child after the husband was incorrectly told that his vasectomy had been successful. Steven Szlachtowski had a vasectomy performed at Minnesota Urology in Edina in December 2018. The following May, Szlachtowski went for standard post-vasectomy testing where a nurse told him it was safe to discontinue using contraceptives. Unexpectedly, Szlachtowski’s wife Megan Szlachtowski learned in March 2023 that she was 15 weeks pregnant. In their filing, the Szlachtowskis alleged that the nurse who advised Steven had been habitually late or absent from work,...
Los Angeles Braces for Evening Showers Before Weekend Sunshine Returns
Los Angeles can expect a brief dance with the rain after a sunny Thursday, as a 30 percent chance of showers creeps into the forecast post-10 pm tonight. There’s a hint of precipitation looming over the City of Angels with similar odds hanging onto Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service . While the showers are predicted to be mostly a shy drizzle with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible, they will usher in cooler temperatures. California sunshine returns Friday afternoon with mostly sunny skies and a high near 64. Breezes up to...